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Changes V Brisbane
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Obviously its a fair time to the Brissy game, but at this stage I'd probably be:
Out Ryan (injured), Clarke
In Pickett, Hopper
Clarke to sub. Huog must play 2's next weekend. Has barely played any footy recently and was rubbish when he came on on Saturday.
Out Ryan (injured), Clarke
In Pickett, Hopper
Clarke to sub. Huog must play 2's next weekend. Has barely played any footy recently and was rubbish when he came on on Saturday.
How could I forget the Gibbon? also maybe Cumberland if over injury and can do the defensive stuff. We are still a damn good side if fit.
Just having a sook about the fixture. We are coming off a bye, while they are on a 6 day break. I think that’s wrong. We should be playing a team that is also returning from the bye. It’s a massive advantage to Brisbane and we have been slow starters this year. We could potentially give Brisbane a 4-5 goal head start and its all over.
Only 1 team has won coming off the bye. And that was the Saints who defeated Sydney whom were also coming off the bye.
I cant understand why they need to span the bye's over 4 weeks. It should be 2 weeks max.
I hate split rounds with a passion, and I’ve been saying for years everyone should have the bye on the same week. But the AFL are greedy and won’t allow a stand alone week. But there is a simple solution to this… start the AFLW season during AFL bye week. To me it’s a no brainer.
Yeah, I know.
I don't think we should though.
Who goes out of the midfield for Hopper? Cotchy can't go forward again. And Hopper's been out for 5 weeks with a calf. Does it hurt for him to play a half in the VFL?
Pickett is a conundrum. For a lot of reasons. The best option is for him to replace MRJ as the pressure forward. How much of a bonus is that?
I just don't like unforced changes to winning sides.
You make some valid points but you just know Pickett comes in. It's a tough one as much as I think MRJ should stay in, he or Juddy make way. Hopper, I would start at half-forward. Sure it wouldn't hurt for one game back in the ressies but I think the match committee will put him straight back in.
Ralphsmith needs a full game and no doubt he will go back to the ressies.
Ryan, I rate highly but he may go out due to injury. Also, miller can't go out after that performance, played a very good game.
It could well be Pickett and Hopper in (I expect Cumberland will play a full game in the ressies) and Juddy and Ryan out.
Good to see more players coming back, adds to our depth. Players competing for spots.
I reckon it will be:
Out- Ryan (inj) MRjr
In- Hopper, PIckett.
Sub will be interesting- couldnt be Hugo again, surely (and probably shouldnt be a half back flanker anyway).
That leaves MRJr, Sonsie, Cumberland, Banks, Brown, Dow, Green, Tresize and Coulthard.
Assuming its not a debutante, or Dow, leaves Sonsie, Cumberland or MRJr.
I'll guess Cumberland.
Out- Ryan (inj) MRjr
In- Hopper, PIckett.
Sub will be interesting- couldnt be Hugo again, surely (and probably shouldnt be a half back flanker anyway).
That leaves MRJr, Sonsie, Cumberland, Banks, Brown, Dow, Green, Tresize and Coulthard.
Assuming its not a debutante, or Dow, leaves Sonsie, Cumberland or MRJr.
I'll guess Cumberland.
I would drop Juddy to sub. Hugo a full game in the magoos. Leave MRJ in
Out - Ryan (Inj) & Clarke
In - Pickett & Hopper
Hopper is a pro and his clean hands and big body will be useful in close at the Gabba. Cotch gets used for impact because that's what he does, impact.
MRJ is finally fit and well overdue for a breakout game. Having Marlion helping bring the ball to ground and his creativity gives us a very scary look in the forward line. I'm looking forward to Marlion and Maurice working in tandem.
Clarke sub.
Ralphsmith, Sonsie, Cumbo, Banks, Brown and the others need to smash the door down in the twos and/or be ready to go.
In - Pickett & Hopper
Hopper is a pro and his clean hands and big body will be useful in close at the Gabba. Cotch gets used for impact because that's what he does, impact.
MRJ is finally fit and well overdue for a breakout game. Having Marlion helping bring the ball to ground and his creativity gives us a very scary look in the forward line. I'm looking forward to Marlion and Maurice working in tandem.
Clarke sub.
Ralphsmith, Sonsie, Cumbo, Banks, Brown and the others need to smash the door down in the twos and/or be ready to go.
I’m really looking forward to what Hopper brings when he comes back. He has seen his mate killing it and I hope he wants to follow.
His form pre injury was pretty good, not stellar, but I suspect he is capable of much more.
His form pre injury was pretty good, not stellar, but I suspect he is capable of much more.
Totally agree. Turn it into a support local footy week or have an AFLW all stars game. There’s a lot they can do with it. That way everyone comes back fresh and no one whinges about playing a team off a short break. They used to do it this way. They’ve got an extra round now with Magi…sorry Gather Round, so they don’t lose revenue, either.
I hear the AFL have recently updated the ARC at the Gabba.
4.8 stars, 15 Reviews.
4.8 stars, 15 Reviews.
